Preparing the Pump and IV Sets 43
SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System Pump Operating Software Version 8.00
Operator’s Manual For Use With MDL Version 8.0
13. Open the lower roller clamp and confirm that no drops are flowing within the drip chamber. If
drops are visible, remove the Pump from service. See Figure 18.
14. Trace the IV line from the IV container to the Pump and from the Pump to the patient to
confirm correct route.
NOTE: When using multiple Pumps, ensure that the IV lines are traced from the IV
container to the Pump and from the Pump to the patient. Follow the facility’s
procedure for labeling IV tubing.
15. Attach the IV set to the patient access site.
16. Prime all additional IV sets or add-ons prior to attaching to the existing infusion.
If another IV set or add-on is added to the existing infusion below the Pump, the Pump is
unable to detect any air that may be present in the additional IV lines.
If other infusions are added to an existing running infusion using separate IV sets below
the Pump, the Pump's downstream occlusion pressure base IV line may be affected.
Always ensure that drugs using the same IV set are compatible with one another.
Figure 18. Open Roller Clamp.
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